Born into a lively and politicised single-parent household in Manchester, Corinna Edwards-Colledge spent much of her childhood reading fantasy books and exploring the dramatic local countryside. 

Corinna had a brief sojourn as an actress and singer touring with the wild and wonderful late Brian Behan; worked as a journalist; and wrote poems, short stories, three novels and two novellas. Corinna has worked in local government and trade unionism for the last 20 years, which engendered a passionate belief in public services and equality.

Corinna now lives in Brighton in a loving if sometimes hectic menagerie including her husband, kids, step-kids and pets.